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What does a BIRADS 4 result from a mammogram indicate?
BIRADS 4 means suspicious for cancer. A biopsy is usually recommended in this case.
What does a BIRADS 0 result from a mammogram indicate?
A BIRADS 0 rating indicates that the mammogram is incomplete and requires further assessment.
What is a BIRADS 2 rating from a mammogram mean?
A normal mammogram may also be rated as BIRADS 2 or benign findings. This means that one or more abnormalities were found but are clearly benign (not cancerous), or variations of normal.
What does a BIRADS 5 result from a mammogram mean?
BIRADS 5 means an abnormality is highly suggestive of cancer. The suspicious area should be biopsied.
What is a negative result from a mammogram also known as?
A normal mammogram may be rated as BIRADS 1 or negative, which means no abnormalities were seen.
What follow-up is recommended for a BIRADS 3 result from a mammogram?
A follow-up mammogram within a short interval of six months is suggested.
What does a BIRADS 3 result from a mammogram indicate?
Many mammograms are considered borderline or indeterminate in their findings. BIRADS 3 means an abnormality is present and probably (but not definitely) benign.
What benign conditions might generate a BIRADS 2 rating from a mammogram?
Some kinds of calcification, lymph nodes, or implants in the breast might generate a BIRADS 2 rating.
What procedure can a woman with a BIRADS 3 mammogram result undergo for immediate answers?
Some women are uncomfortable or anxious about waiting and may want to consult with their doctor about having a biopsy.
Why is subsequent testing not done for six months after a BIRADS 3 mammogram result?
This helps to ensure that the abnormality is not changing, or is "stable." This stability in the abnormality indicates that a cancer is probably not present.
How is a mammography report rated?
It also rates the mammogram according to standardized categories, as part of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) created by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
If your mammogram results are category 4 is it cancer?
Sadly yes.
